17 film recommendations for Psychology Majors

Modified Feb 13, 2025 10:26 ET

Russell Crowe in A Beautiful Mind | Image via Universal Pictures

2) One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)

Jack Nicholson in One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest | Image via Fantasy Films

The Milos Foreman film, One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, is a must-watch for psychology students as it delves deeper into the world of mental health institutions and patient care. The film is set in a psychiatric hospital and follows the story of Randle McMurphy, played by Jack Nicholson, a new patient who challenges the oppressive rules enforced by Nurse Mildred Ratched ( Louise Fletcher). Based on Ken Kesey's novel of the same name, the movie highlights the struggles of patients, the impact of institutionalization, and the ethical issues in psychiatric care.